Truck Camper Construction Methods

Trying to figure out the best materials to construct your camper?
While I'm hardly an expert on all the different ways to build campers, I can hopefully get you started with some of the wisdom I've picked up while researching my own truck camper build.
Lets compare some typical materials you'...

What's The Best Material To Build A Truck Camper?

Should you build your truck bed camper out of Wood? Aluminum? Steel? Fiberglass? What if you have a light-duty truck and need a lightweight construction method? And how much is that all going to cost?

I built my homemade truck bed camper from good-ole lumber from Home Depot. If you want to keep it cheap and easy, nothing can beat using lumber. Every other material requires special skills -- and if you have the training, then go for it! Aluminum is awesome for a strong lightweight frame -- if you can afford it! If you can afford the weight and can weld, apply your steel crafting skills. And if you can fab fiberglass, you can have a lot of creative options for a tough durable shell. Here are some ideas to help you think through your options...